Mar 28, 2011

Who can resist the color of this wide range of original and unique shades? These high-technology eyeshadows create an impeccable finish leaving the eyes velvety, pearly or sparkling. Easy to apply, their ultra-soft powder formula, enriched with a silicon talc and mica treated with amino acids, creates an even veil of color over the eyelid. Color hold is perfect and the sensation is wonderful. Irresistible: its miniature jewel box, designed by Hervé Van der Straeten to never leave your side.

Ombré Éclat 1 Shade is the largest single-eyeshadow product on the market. Intense and long-lasting colors allow for light and delicate eye makeup or a more sophisticated, dramatic effect, always with an impeccable finish. Available in many different shades to collect and match according to your mood.

Price Guerlain 'Ombré Éclat 1 Shade' Eyeshadows retail for $36 and contain 0.12 oz. of product. As Guerlain claims these are the largest single-eyeshadows I have ever encountered in my beauty life. So even though the Guerlain 'Ombré Éclat 1 Shade' Eyeshadows are expensive, at $36 each, you are getting a LOT of product for the price.

Plus, Guerlain is a high-end brand for those who like a little splurge. But as you can see, these eyeshadows are only a slightly higher price than M∙A∙C per ounce and even cheaper than NARS. Even thought you are spending a lot upfront, you are getting your money's worth in the actual product (with luxurious packaging at that).

Packaging
These eyeshadows come housed in a sleekmetallic gold case with a mirror inside the lid. Luxurious is the most fitting word for these eyeshadows. They even come with a black velvet carrying pouch for your beautiful golden gem.

Since the case is metallic, fingerprints are very likely to be left behind. Not not to worry, the velvet pouch will help to protect the finish of the case.

Inside, the eyeshadows themselves are embossed with the Guerlain logo and provided with a clear plastic cover for added protection. there is also a tiny sponge-tipped applicator with Guerlain printed on the handle. This is a fancy as sponge-tipped applicators can get. One nice touch is that the back label has a color swatch of the eyeshadow so you are able to easily identify which color is which without opening the compact.

The packaging definitely adds a great deal of extravagance to these eyeshadows which make the price tag a little bit more bearable. Who doesn't want a golden cased eyeshadow? I sure felt fancy touting these around!

Product& Performance

The eyeshadows are superb! They are super pigmented, extremely creamy and smooth, and they glide and blend like a dream. Of course, I had to take a step back to make sure I wasn't just praising the eyeshadows because of the prestigious label and price tag. No, I would still say the same thing if these were $5 or $20.

With high-end brands you tend to get higher quality eyeshadows. This is by virtue of the beauty business. High-end labels are able to use higher quality ingredients and a manufacturing processes which by default lead to a more esteemed product.

These eyeshadows have a frost finish that translates to more of a satin feel. There is no high-shine frost here, just rich decadent color. They are perfect for smokey looks and can be used all over the lid for a simple look.

Overall
If you are into high-end brands or maybe just want to splurge a little then check the beauties out! The price may sounds steep but in essence you are getting a LOT for your money - product and lush packaging! Just make sure you get the pronunciation right...so you sound sophisticated when ordering : )

Saadeh u need L'instant D'une Soupir 187 in ur life. This was the one I went for actually, after seeing it on Temptalia. I love all of them. LOL! Each has its own personality so I have to say I love each equally. LOL! I'm of no help.

I am jumping on the Guerlain train Jess. I realized that even tho they r expensive the quality, packaging and amount of product u get is totally worth it! I'll have to take a look at Echo now.

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